All Obituaries

Robert Mark Sheppard Rob was born September 27, 1951, in Akron, Ohio to late Simon T. Sheppard and the late F. Arlene (Harris) Sheppard. He worked as an accountant, but was a musician with the guitar, an artist in woodcarving, and best of all—a loving husband and dedicated father. On June 4, 1983, he married Susan Lavery. Together, they raised two sons, Kerry and William. Rob retired from accounting in 2015 and was able to re-ignite his passion in woodworking and to build a vast music...

Richard P. "Rick" Simmons, 61 of Canal Fulton died unexpectedly Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his home.  Rick was born January 10, 1958 in Akron,  to the late Robert P. and Betty J. (Fenwick) Simmons and had been a life resident of the area. He was a graduate of Canton Central Catholic and was an avid sports and music fan.  Rick volunteered at Echoing Ridge and attended  The Chapel , North Canton.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brother,...

On Tuesday evening, June 11, 2019, Donna E. Weber, loving wife of 69 years, mother of four, grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of eight passed away, just under two weeks from her 88th birthday.  She died at home, surrounded by her family, after a several-month fight against heart failure and stroke and a several-decade battle with cancer.  Donna lived her whole life in the Clinton, Ohio area, born on June 20, 1931 to Willard and Kathryn Gesaman.  In 1950 she married...

 Sarah "Sally" Mansfield of Canal Fulton made a peaceful passage to God on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  A 1962 graduate of Northwest High School, Sally worked as a teacher in the Northwest Local Schools for many years.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Coral and Pauline (Tryon) Stemple; her in-laws, Ray and Ann Miller and her first husband, Donald Miller. She is survived by her second husband, Gerald Mansfield;...

Leila Joy Rohr ‘Sis’ passed away peacefully on Friday,  June 7th, 2019. Sis was born on April 10th, 1931 to Deltha and Walter Schroeder who preceded her in death. She was proceeded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Sally and Jim Kurtz, her brother-in-law Dale Minks, her grand puppy Molly, and her best friend Rick Archer. Sis is survived by her daughter, Anna Rohr, her sister Ruth Ann Minks, many nephews, nieces, cousins and a great number of dear friends. Sis was a...

Shirley A. (Hoover) Best, 91 of Ashtabula, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 14, 1927 in Ashtabula to the late Frank and Florence (Lystrom) Hoover and graduated from Ashtabula High School Class of '46. Shirley married James Best on June 12, 1947 and shared 57 years of marriage together before his passing on July 19, 2004. Shirley was a floor manager for Woolworths five and dime for many years and retired as an educational aide from...

Mary L. Miner, 95 of Canal Fulton, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Born in Akron to the late William and Catherine Leffler she had been an area resident all of her life. Mary was a member of SS Philip and James Catholic Church, volunteered for many organizations, was an avid crotcheter, enjoyed puzzles and most importantly loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William; grandson, Daniel Miner and eight siblings. Mary...

Alan J. Schenk, 69 of Akron, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at his home. Private services were held at the convenience of the family.

Thomas M. Lavery passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.  He was a life long resident of Akron where he graduated from Kenmore High School and enlisted in the US Navy in 1971. Thomas enjoyed being the life of the party and playing pranks and telling jokes.  He enjoyed his visits from his grandkids, and filling them up on candy whenever they came over. He was a sports fan since childhood playing CYO football with his brothers and cousins and appearing briefly with them in the movie "...

Dorothy Ann  Cerveny, 94 of Canal Fulton died Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Dorothy was born August 3, 1924 in Granite City, Illinois to the late George and Eva Gallo, Jr. and was a member of West Akron Apostolic Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel; son, Gary and four brothers.  Funeral service will be SATURDAY, 11:00 am at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 Cherry St. East (Rte. 93) Canal Fulton, Ohio and where friends...